God
Chaya Someswara swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is facing in East direction and is in form of Lingam.
Interesting Facts
- If one stands infront of this Shiva Lingam in the inner sanctum they will find their own shadow divided into 2 postures behind the wall of the deity.
- There is architectural wonder apart from this Shadow which falls on the deity of the temple.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Nalgonda Bus Station |
4 KM | 08682-223215 |
 Nalgonda Railway Station |
3 KM | 08682-224392 |
 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
117 KM | 040-66546370 |
Architecture
Sri Chaya Someshwara Temple got the name as it is believed that the formation of relentless shadow (Chaya in Telugu) of a pillar falls over the main deity of Shivalingam throughout the day. Then the temple called as Chaya Someswara and temple facing in West direction. Temple constructed in Chalukyan style of architecture and has a pond inside the temple. Pillars of the temple Depicting Epics of Ramayana and Mahabharatha and has a Maha Mandapam. The walls and the pillars of the temple got many times painted by successive kings and also depict the Epics from Ramayana and Mahabharata, The gravestones on the outer walls of the temple are majestic. There is an inscription which mentions the name of Kakatiya's greatest king Pratap Rudra on Pachala Someswara temple supporting that these temples were erected for the greater glory of the Kakatiya ruler’s favourite god and this temple is constructed with Stone.
History
It is an ancient temple which was built during the 11th and 12th century A.D. by "Ikshvaku Dynasty". It later got ruled by Kunduru Cholas in 12th century A.D., who ruled Nalgonda district, Khammam and Mahabubnagar districts between 1040 A.D. and 1290 A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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